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Nyack Villager
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October
2012
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2 The Nyack Villager October, 2012
In this issue
BO O! an d sim ilaseras on
sa lu ta tio ns of th e
Departments
From the Nyack Parks Commission:
3 REPORTER AT LARGE
• Memorial Park playground update
• Our representatives visit Nyack
• WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Rep Engle on the 19th Amendment
Kathleen Turner on woman’s rights
• HEALTH NOTES
New health care benefits
Toxic phthalates in school suplies
Memorial Park Playground update
by Steve Guarasscio
Nyack’s Halloween
Parade see page 13
Our gem on the Hudson, Nyack Memorial
Park, can use some community polishing.
Deemed unsafe by inspectors, the park’s
playground equipment—a community staple for countless families—was removed,
leaving our community with a blank slate.
6 OCTOBER ENJOYMENTS Art & entertainment this month
12 LETTERS to The Nyack Villager
160 Years of Sevice
see page 18
13 COMMUNITY NOTES What else is happening in October
20 CALENDAR Highlights in October
21 OP-CALENDAR PAGE useful local phone numbers
A park commission ad hoc community action committee was formed and will provide feedback on new equipment, fencing
and playground resurfacing.
The Village of Nyack provided $20,000 for
the new swing set but, as in the past, all
other equipment comes from community
donations. The estimated cost to refurbish
our playground is between $30,000 and
$60,000.
Columns
11 FROM ORANGETOWN TOWN HALL by Supervisor Stewart
14 VALLEY COTTAGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL’S Dr. Nicholson on vet visits
Celebrate Autumn
with Cindy’s
wonderful soup
see page 22
15 RIC’S PICKS Ric Pantale’s Thoughts on Halloween Films
18 REMEMBER THE DAYS? Jim Leiner on Mazeppa’s 160 years of service
19 NYACK BUSINESS BEAT by Scott Baird
19 PLUMBING & HEATING TIPS OF THE MONTH by Ralph Spano
23 THEY GOT WHAT?! Donna Cox on current trends in real estate
Features
10 PETS FOR ADOPTION Is your new best friend waiting for you?
REPORTER
at large
Taking your cats to the vet
see page 14
Please help us make our park the welcoming,
engaging and thriving community gem it
should be. Donations of $250 or more will
be honored with an engraved plaque at the
playground entrance.
You can make your tax deductible donation
payable to Nyack Park Conservancy, PO
Box 1014, Nyack, NY 10960. Arrange to
pay by credit card by clicking on the donations tab at www.nyackpark.org
22 THE MISSING INGREDIENT Cindy Coligan’s great Autumn soup
Please look for future Nyack Park Conservancy events. If you want to assist or have
any additional questions, please contact the
Parks Commission at parks@nyack-ny.gov
On our October cover
More on playground repairs
Autumn Lake
The swings and two teeter-totters have already been ordered, and the metal play
structure in the southern section of the
playground, which is in very good condition, remains open.
16 CRITTER-PROOFING YOUR HOUSE IN FALL
photograph by Arnold Roufa, MD © 2012 The Nyack Villager, Nyack, NY
Of his beautiful photograph, Dr Roufa writes, “Every year in October
I start visiting Rockland Lake to revisit the swans. I discovered this pond in
2004 and just love to go and see the changes. It's at the second exit going
north, into the park and then left across from the entrance to the parking
lot. I love it more every year.”
Plumbing & heating tips
see page 19
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and Palisades NY.
In a recent Mayor’s Message on the playground closing, Jen Laird-White wrote that
larger pieces of municipal playground
equipment range in price from $20,000 to
more than $50,000. The Village used money
from its contingency fund to replace the
swings and the two smaller pieces; they
should arrive any day.
On the Internet at www.nyackvillager.com
The Mayor said she’s been approached by
several people who have expressed interest
The Nyack Villager
October, 2012 Vol. 19 No. 2
Critter-proofing your
house for Fall
see page 16
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Please include a contact name and telephone number
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REPORTER
at large
in raising funds for additional equipment.
If you’d like to help, you can email her at
jenwhite@nyack-ny.gov and she will put
you in touch with the other families who
are want to help.
Our Representatives visit Nyack
US Sen. Kirsten Gillabrand and US Rep.
Nita Lowey came to
Nyack to discuss new
legislation they’re working
on in Washington: the
SUCCESS Act of 2012.
If enacted, this law would
double deductions for start-up expenses and
purchase of new equipment and extend tax
credits for small businesses. It would give
investors real incentive
to buy small business
stock.
On why they want to
extend targeted tax
breaks for small businesses, Sen. Gillibrand
(above right) and Rep.
Lowey (above left) pointed out that womenrun small businesses are among the fastest
growing segments of the economy, although
they start with only one-eighth the capital.
The meeting was held at Maria Luisa's Boutique in Nyack. Owner Maria Whittingham
said, “I have been in business for 25 years in
Nyack, something I am celebrating this autumn; I am proud to be a woman who has
found success in her chosen field. I wish my
fellow female business owners every success
and applaud the senator and her colleagues
on efforts to extend the tax breaks for small
businesses and for women in particular.”
Also at the get-together were Nyack’s Mayor
Jen Laird-White, Orangetown supervisor
Andy Stewart, Chairwoman of the Rockland County Legislature, Harriet Cornell
and Ellen Jaffee of the NY State Assembly.
Senator Gillibrand said, “Small businesses
are the backbone of our economy and the
most powerful job creators we have. I know
women are ready to lead us to a thriving
and stable economy, with new good-paying
jobs that can support a family. When we
provide the tools that small business leaders
need, we can help this economic engine
take off.”
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What they’re saying
for a flat tire in their car.
● Rep Engel on the
The GOP has attacked women's use of contraception. They've attacked funding for
family planning and the health clinics
women rely on. They've failed to renew a
comprehensive Violence Against Women
Act to protect all women from violence.
And they've failed to pass the Paycheck
Fairness Act, designed to close the pay gap
between women and men.
19th Amendment
On the 92nd birthday of
the 19th Amendment to
the U.S. Constitution
granting women the right
to vote, Cong. Eliot Engel
(D-NY-17) issued the
following statement:
“It is hard to believe that it was only a couple of generations ago when more than half
of our nation’s population was unable to
vote. The women’s suffrage movement—
which had its roots in New York State—was
one of many in our nation’s history to fight
against injustices such as voter suppression.
Decades earlier, African-Americans had
been given the right to vote, but would still
need the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964
to help enforce this right. Young adults old
enough to fight in our wars, but not old
enough to vote would later earn the right as
well.
What the Radical Right would do to women's
freedoms if they took control of Congress
and the White House scares the hell out of
me. And it should scare you too.
Health Notes
New health care benefits
As of August 1, a whole range of health care
services—including birth control, Pap smears
and mammograms—began to be available
to women for FREE, thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
Many women don't know these benefits
started August 1. Please help to spread the
“Women’s suffrage should be more than just word, because if women don't know about
them, they can't use these benefits that can
the right to vote, but rather the economic
help women live healthier, longer lives and
and political influences of women today.
We remember the efforts of Elizabeth Cady save money.
Stanton at Seneca Falls, New York, and the
Toxic Phthalates in School Supplies
work of Susan B. Anthony, who led our naIn report released in late August by the
tion towards equality. Absent their work,
Center for Health, Environment & Justice,
there may never have been an Eleanor Roo75% of children’s back-to-school supplies
sevelt, Sally Ride, Condoleezza Rice or a
tested in a laboratory had elevated levels of
Hillary Clinton, to name a few.
toxic phthalates, including popular Disney,
“Today, attacks on women’s rights and voter Spiderman, and Dora branded items such
suppression should be a thing of the past,
as vinyl lunchboxes, backpacks, 3-ring
but sadly, we still see instances of each.
binders, raincoats and rainboots.
While we celebrate the anniversary of
According to the CHEJ, the levels of phthawomen’s suffrage, the spirit of the 19th
lates found in children’s school supplies
amendment should not be forgotten.”
would be illegal if these products were toys.
Phthalates are linked to asthma and birth
● Kathleen Turner on
defects; young children are thought to be
women’s rights
uniquely vulnerable to chemical exposure.
There's no holding it
The good news is there are plenty of safer
back: I'm angry and I'm
alternatives available. The 2012 Back-toafraid. I'm angry about
School Guide to PVC-free School Supplies, a
intolerance and inequalguide to safer school supplies in over 40
ity ... about people
product categories, was also released to embeing taken advantage of. I'm frightened
power parents to find safer children’s backabout women being treated as lesser human
to-school supplies. You can read it all about
beings by the Right. ...
it online at—
This year, we've seen leaders and candidates http://www.chej.org/publications/PVCGui
at every level in the Republican Party wage
✫
de/PVCfree2012_1.pdf
shocking attacks on women and their position in this country. They have gone from
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claiming that victims of "legitimate" rape
thoughts. E-mail us at—
rarely get pregnant, to implying that women
info@nyackvillager.com
should prepare for rape the way one prepares
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OCTOBER EXHIBITIONS
• In the Catherine Konner
Sculpture Park: Martha Friedman’s seven-foot-tall "Waffle"
& Stanford Kay's “Life Signs”
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• Tell Me a Story, NOW!
ARMCHAIR WALKING TOUR:
features story-based work by
Nyack History One Sketch At A Time
Hudson Valley artists.
The John Scott Armchair Walking Tour for October, presented
Through Dec 16; reception Sun, Oct 14 from 2 to 5pm.
by The Historical Society of The Nyacks and the Friends of
• The Three Pigs: An Architectural Tale: Steven Guarnaccia
The Nyacks, features Bill Batson, whose family settled here
reimagines the tale with renowned architects Frank Lloyd
in the late 19th century. Mr. Batson, who created last sumWright, Frank Gehry and Philip Johnson in the title roles
mer’s Nyack’s Flash Sketch Mob, shares his sketches of
Through Dec 16; reception Sun, Oct 14 from 2 to 5pm.
Nyack and the stories behind them, guiding us through an
artistic journey that blends both social and personal history. • A Dahl Story: Celeste Fitcher, a video biography of the late
Roald Dahl, British children’s book author.
The program will be presented twice—first at Nyack Library,
Through Dec 16; reception Sun, Oct 14 from 2 to 5pm.
59 S. Broadway, at 7pm on Wed evening, Oct 10 and again • Cloud Garden: Monica Banks: fragments of the past.
the following afternoon, Thurs, Oct 11 at 2pm at Valley CotThrough Dec 16; reception Sun, Oct 14 from 2 to 5pm.
tage Library. Limited seating at Nyack Library makes it nec• Umbrella & Queer Animals: Cat Tyc comments on current
essary for attendees to register online or call the library in
social issues. Through Dec 16; reception Oct 14, 2 to 5pm.
advance to register: 845.358.3370 ex 214.
Bill Batson’s Nyack Sketch Log will be on display Saturdays
1 to 4pm through October in the Historical Society museum,
50 Piermont Ave.
In October at RoCA
At Rockland Center For the Arts, 27 S. Greenbush Rd. West Nyack (off
Thruway Exit 12). Gallery hours 9-5 M-F; 9-4 Sat, 1-4 Sun
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October Art Workshops at RoCA
Rockland Center for the Arts presents studio workshops for all
skill levels in Collage, Lampworked Glass Beads, Acrylic
Painting, Publish Your Own E-Books, Beading Techniques,
Wheel Throwing, Maskmaking for Families and more. For
more info or to register for a workshop visit our new website,
www.rocklandartcenter.org or call us at 845.358.0877.
Arts Rock of Rockland presents ...
Celebrate the great Gene
Kelly at 100 with Robert
Osborne of Turner Classic
Movies, in conversation
with Elliott Forrest. The
program features film clips
from "Singin' in the Rain,"
"Anchors Away" and more.
To buy tickets call the toll
free customer service
number: 866.811.4111 or visit the Arts Rock website at
www.artsrock.org/ and select ‘Buy Tickets.’
Sat, Oct 6 at 8pm at the Lafayette Theater, Suffern.
Ticket Price: $20
Art Students League Vytlacil Campus
241 Kings Highway, Sparkill, NY. Info 845.359.1263 Vytlacil@artstudentsleague.org www.artstudentsleague.org (“contact” tab for directions) Sullivan Gallery Hours: M-Tu closed. Th, F, Sat-10 am to
5pm, W-10am to 8pm
• Mark Safan: Paintings: the atmospheric paintings of Mark
Safan will be on exhibit through Nov 10 in the Elizabeth V.
Sullivan gallery.
• Open Critiques: Get feedback on your artwork from League
instructors. Oct 10 & 17, 10am to 4pm. Fee: $12. Optional
lunch at 1pm: $10. Call ahead to notify.
• Open Studio & Reception: meet our resident artists and
visit their studios on a monthly basis.
Thursday, Oct 25, from 5 to 7pm
• Forging & Metal Fabricating Workshop with sculptor
James Garvey. Learn the basics of forging.
Saturdays 10am to 1pm. Fee: $130
Artist of the Month
Photographer Steven
Louis Bercovitch, works
• Frank O’Cain Weekend Workshop: “Abstracting the Land- in the medium of giclée
printing to canvas and
scape” Oct 13&14, 10am to 4pm. One day: $140, both
infused inks to metal. In
days: $250. Register at 212.247.4510 ex123 or visit
this exhibit, entitled
www.theartstudentsleague.org/Workshops
“Depths of Beauty” he
At Elmwood Playhouse
explores the universal
10 Park Street, Nyack; buy tickets at box office: (845) 353-1313; onconnections of sky,
line: elmwoodplayhouse.com or e-mail elmwoodplayhouse@aol.com earth & water.
• “Living Out” This play, by Lisa Loomis, directed by Kathy On view through the
Gnazzo, examines the balance of comedy, drama and the
month of October, the artist’s reception is on Oct 6, from 6 to
daily tensions and trade-offs of working motherhood.
8pm. All are welcome.
The Corner Frame Shop, 40 S. Franklin Street, Nyack;
Through Oct 6—Fri & Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm. Thurs, Oct 4
Regular hours: Tuesday thru Saturday, 10am to 5:30pm.
at 8pm. Tickets: $22; senior adults & students (under 22
years) $18, except Saturdays.
Choral Evensong Service at Grace Church
Walking Tour of scenic Oak Hill Cemetery
Join Friends of the Nyacks in celebrating the lives of many
“permanent residents” of the Nyacks who made their mark
on the world and local stages. Actress Helen Hayes, playwrights Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, artist Edward
Hopper, author Carson McCullers and some of the earliest
settlers of the Nyacks are buried here.
Guided tour of Oak Hill Cemetery is on Sunday, Oct 21;
walkers meet at 2pm at the cemetery gate on Route 9W,
across from Nyack Hospital. Tour is $5pp; no reservations
necessary. Info: visit www.friendsofthenyacks.org or call
845.358.7910.
As part of an interfaith series of services and events, the
Choir of Grace Church will offer Choral Evensong—sung
evening prayer. This historic and cherished Anglican service
of music, readings, and reflection is loved by many and open
to all. Stay following the service for a festive reception for a
discussion of the origins of the service.
Sun, Oct 14 at 4pm. Grace Episcopal Church, 130 First
Ave, Nyack. Info: 845.358.1297.
Circus celebrates 10th birthday
Amazing Grace CIRCUS! announces its 10th Anniversary
Season with a new name for its after-school program: Nyack
School of Circus Arts.
Fall classes for children and adults start in September and
run 'til December. All levels taught by local professional circus arts trainers and educators. See AGC’s new website for
full details: www.amazinggracecircus.org or call Carlo Pellegrini, Circus Director, at 845.348.8740.
At 2nd Annual Apple Fest: meet the horses
Presented by Friends Of
the Nyacks—the 2nd
Annual Apple Fest with
live music, apple treats,
an apple pie baking contest, a horseshoe toss, a
nerf shooting contest inspired by Swiss folk hero,
William Tell, and horses
of Rockland Co. Sheriff’s
Mounted Patrol.
Sunday, Oct 14 from noon to 3pm in Memorial Park, foot
of Depew, at the Hudson River. Info: 845.348.1767.
Autumn Book Sale
Join the Friends of the Nyack Library for their Autumn Book
Clearance Sale— good books, great prices, and a wonderful
cause. Proceeds go to help fund library programs.
Sat, Oct 6 from 10 to 4 & Sun, Oct 7 from noon to 4 in the
Nyack Library meeting room. Info 845.358.3370 ex 214
Carnegie Room Concerts
Concerts at 7:30pm at Nyack Library, 59 South Broadway, Nyack.
Info/tickets: 608-3593 or www.carnegieroom.org
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• Nyack HS Jazz Ensemble (Jazz) Fri Oct 5
• Morning Music Club Benefit (Chamber) Sat Oct 6
• Grand Piano Quintets (Chamber) Sun Oct 7
• All Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue (Jazz) Fri Oct 12
• The Piano and Ravel (Piano) Sat Oct 13
• Souvenirs of France (Chamber) Sun Oct 14
• Jim Koeppel Sings the Blues (Blues) Fri Oct 19
• Chopin to The Beatles (Piano) Sat Oct 20
• Oktoberfest Koncert (World) Fri Oct 26
• French Impressions (Chamber) Sat Oct 27
Free Concert Pass for 2 available at Nyack Library
circulation desk with valid Nyack Library ID card. Tickets:
$25 adult/$20 senior/$15 young adult.
In October at Hopper House
82 N. Broadway, Nyack. Gallery hours 1-5 pm Thurs—Sun. Info: visit
www.hopperhouse.org or call 358-0774. Admission $5, seniors $3,
members, students, children free.
• A CALL FOR INSTRUCTORS
The Edward Hopper House seeks instructors to teach a variety of workshops throughout the year—children’s, teen and
adult courses in all media, including visual/performing arts,
writing, design, music, etc. Resumé to: www.edwardhopperhouse.org/interested-instructors.html
• 19TH ANNUAL SMALL MATTERS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
This exhibition celebrates small works that make a big statement despite their size. Juror: Ken Carbone, Co-founder and
Chief Creative Director of the Carbone Smolan Agency.
Reception: Oct 28 from 2 to 5pm; show continues thru
December 23.
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• LONG GONE
Dance Artists Ellen Smith Ahern and Lida Winfield perform
excerpts from their duet, “Long Gone” that weaves storytelling and dance.
Sun, Oct 28, 4:30pm, following the opening of the Small
Matters of Great Importance.
First Friday Film at Piermont Library
Dennis P. McHugh Library, 25 Flywheel Park West, Piermont NY. Phone
845.359.2163.
The First Friday Film Series presents “Apollo 13” (1995),
Ron Howard’s nail-biting saga of true-life heroism starring
Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, and Ed
Harris. All Welcome and always free.
Friday, October 5, at 7:30pm.
2nd Annual Local Harvest Book Fair
Come to Piermont Library for this year’s Book Fair featuring
works by 20 abundantly talented Piermonters. Among
them, François Vuilleumier’s spectacular books on North
American birds, Joan Gussow’s stories on life and gardening,
Linda Zimerman’s books on history and hauntings, Greta
Nettleton’s fascinating tale of her Victorian great-grandmother’s career as a self-made patent medicine millionaire,
the insights of Mary Cardenas, Orangetown Historian, Cristina
Biaggi’s works on the Great Goddess and the female divine,
the writings of physician-historian Michael Nevins, Robert
Samuels’ autobiographical “Blue Water, White Water,”
Lynn Cluess-Manzione’s book on the life and work of the
legendary Dr. Martha MacGuffie—and many more exciting,
original works of fiction and non-fiction.
Some of the featured authors are expected to be present to
greet the public. Admission is free; all are welcome.
Sun Oct 21 from 1 to 3pm at Piermont Library, 25 Flywheel Park West, Piermont, NY. Info: 845.359.4595.
Apple and Pumpkin Picking
Pick your own apples weekends thru Oct 21: pick-your-own
pumpkins October 13 & 14 and October 20 & 21, 10am to
5pm. Fun for the kids (with small admission charge): inflatable slides, bouncies, Jurassic Adventure, Haunted House
and corn maze. Fresh apple cider & doughnuts available in
the farm store daily, 8am to 6pm seven days a week.
Orchards of Concklin, 2 South Mountain Rd at RT 45 (exit
12 off the Palisades Parkway) Info: 845.354.0369.
Line Dancing classes
8 weeks Line Dancing classes at St Ann School on Jefferson
Street are on Fridays from 6 to 7pm. Cost $5 per class. Call
Julie Lepore at 845. 358.3758.
Choral Society Auditions & Rehearsals
Add music to your life. Continue a cultural tradition that has
been a vital part of the Rockland Community for 75 years.
Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7:45 to 10pm at Felix
Festa Middle School. New & former members welcome.
Phone 845.418.6225) or e-mail info@RocklandChoral.org
Nyack College School of Music Concerts
at Pardington Hall, 1 S. Boulevard, Nyack Info: 845.675.4686
• Dr. Emily White, critically acclaimed pianist, performs
music by Mozart, Chopin, Prokofiev and others
Tues, Oct 2 at 7:30pm. Admission free.
• Alumni Homecoming Concert: Nyack alumni, faculty and
students perform duets, trios, quartets, quintets, and more.
Sat, Oct 13 at 4pm. Donations accepted, light refreshments.
• David Maiullo will conduct a master class for pianists on
vocal accompanying and coaching.
Fri, Oct 26 at 11:10am. Free admission.
Rockland Historical Fall Festival
At the historic Jacob Blauvelt House—demonstrations of
quilting, candle making, wool carding; children can decorate
a pumpkin, write with a quill pen, create clothespin dolls, try
stencil art and more. Pony rides, storytelling, a classic old
style circus—and surprises. Food will be available and there
will be live music by an old-time string band. Note: this is
an outdoor event and may be cancelled in the event of rain.
Oct 14 from 11am to 4pm at 20 Zukor Road, New City.
Adm $7 adults, $3 HSRC members, seniors and children 3
to 12; free to children under age 3. Free parking.
whom is on the verge of getting married, the other on the
verge of a nervous breakdown. Or as A. O. Scott put it in The
New York Times, it’s “the tale of two sisters divided by temperament, geography and class.” Director/Producer partners
At Nyack Center, South Bdwy at Depew, Nyack
Nancy Savoca & Richard Guay are founders of Rivertown
All films presented digitally. Info: 845.353.2568
Tickets:$11 gen’l adm; $9 students seniors & general members; Film.
$8 student & senior members.
MEET THE FILMMAKERS: Director Nancy Savoca and ProPurchase tickets at door, in advance from 800.838.3006
ducer Richard Guay.
or online www.rivertownfilm.org
Wed, Oct 3–8pm at Nyack Center
The Resurrection Show
• 1913 MASSACRE
At Building 35, Garner Arts Center (formerly GAGA) in Garnerville,
NY. Info: 845.270.0731
Directed by Ken Ross and Louis V. Galdieri
2011, USA, 61 minutes, documentary
In 1913, seventy-four people died during a mining strike in
Calumet, Michigan. The deaths prompted Woody Guthrie to
write a famous ballad, “1913 Massacre.” Nearly a century
later, the filmmakers follow Woody's son, singer/songwriter
Arlo Guthrie, as he speaks to the last living witnesses of the
tragedy, discovering a town still struggling with its past.
MEET THE FILMMAKERS: Directors Ken Ross and Louis
Galdieri will discuss the film with special guest Nora Guthrie,
daughter of Woody Guthrie and director of the Woody
Guthrie Archive. Moderated by writer Daniel Wolff.
Wed, Oct 17– 8pm at Nyack Center
• UNION SQUARE
photo: George Potanovic
Directed by Nancy Savoca, With Mira Sorvino, Tammy Blanchard, Michael Rispoli. 2011, USA, 80 minutes, rated R for
language and hurt feelings. Union Square is the setting for
an unexpected reunion between two estranged sisters, one of
The Resurrection Show is an invitational exhibition and party
celebrating the Garner Arts Center after the devastation of
Hurricane Irene in August 2011. Over 100 artists of the
Hudson Valley (and beyond) are coming together to inaugurate the restoration and rebirth of the new Garner Art Center
in Building 35 in the historic, 19th century red brick factory
complex in Garnerville, NY.
The artist open studios (Sat 10-13, 3 to 7pm) invite visitors
to see artists at work sculpting, painting, printmaking, creating photographs, jewelry, textile arts and more. Free Admission, live music, food, wine, beer and a silent auction.
Sat, Oct 13 & 14; Sat 3 to11pm, Sun 1 to 5 gallery only
Introduction to Buddhism
Wednesdays, Oct 17, 24, 31 and Nov 7 from 7:30 to 9pm;
free; all are welcome. Info: nyackbuddhism@gmail.com
At the Fellowship of Reconciliation, 521 N. Broadway,
Nyack NY.
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Rare Clock at Tappan Zee Thrift Shop
A rare antique clock of
Dutch origin is up for silent
auction in Piermont. The
starting bid is $400.
Piermont Marsh as Muse
Save the date
Piermont Library presents a selection of images of the Piermont Marsh—paintings and photographs of the marsh as
seen by artists of the region.
Crafts at Purchase is now directed by
the creators of Crafts at Lyndhurst:
100 jury-selected artists will show
Nove
mber
and sell their latest work—one-ofa-kind and limited-edition jewelry,
clothing and accessories, home décor
pieces, sculptural works in ceramics, glass, metal, painting,
photography, wood and mixed media.
Fri, Sat & Sun Nov 2—4; admission $10 inc free parking
at Purchase College in Purchase NY. More info, directions &
hours, visit www.artrider.com or call 845.331.7900. ✫
The Piermont Marsh encompasses over a thousand acres of
tidal shallows, intertidal flats, a curving watercourse providing wildlife habitat of great beauty, set with dense bleached
and feathered reeds, against the backdrop of Tallman Mountain and the Palisades. It has long been a place of inspiration for artists, among them, Margaret Grace, who also
curates the show, Grace Mitchell, Robert Adzema, Frances
Wells, Catherine Minnery, Laurie Peek and Sally Savage.
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VEGETA
is an 8-month
old female terrier mix who
was surrendered
because of landlord issues.
She is an
adorable white girl with caramel- colored
spots on her face and torso. She is
friendly and sweet tempered. Although
she loves people of all ages, she tends to
be somewhat dog selective. Please come
and meet this young dog and see all that
she has to offer.
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Vincent O. Jockson’s unique paintings will be on view at
Sidewalk Bistro in Piermont, NY. An opening reception is
planned for Tuesday, October 2, at 6:30pm. The restaurant
will feature Mr. Jackson’s work through December 30.
Sidewalk Bistro, 482 Piermont Avenue; hours: Mon-Sun
from 11 am to 11 pm.
Interested collectors are
asked to write name, phone
number and bid on a card
and drop it off at the desk
at the Tappan Zee Thrift
Shop. Info: 845.359.5753. Auction ends in October.
Tappan Zee Thrift Shop, 454 Piermont Ave., Piermont.
Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat & 10-4; Wed & Sun 1-4.
Display of paintings in Piermont
Pets For Adoption
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Calling all artists
The curator of fine art exhibitions at the Blue Hill plaza in
Pearl River seeks works of art involving food, farming and
agriculture appropriate for public spaces. The exhibit is to
run from January 2013 to June 2013. For specifics, please
e-mail fineart@delisser.com with a subject line of "food
artwork submission."
Piermont Library, 25 Flywheel Park West, Piermont, NY
Opening reception Sun, Oct 7, from 2 to 4pm. All are
welcome. Exhibit continues through October.
MITCH
is a very sweet
1-year-old male
tabby who would
make a wonderful addition to
any home.
To adopt these or other fine pets,
contact Hi-Tor Animal Care Center at
845-354-7900 or info@hitor.org ✫
From Orangetown Town Hall
by Andy Stewart, Orangetown Supervisor
Sewers, Inflow and Energy
It has been an intense eight months in my
first term as Orangetown Supervisor.
I plan to write monthly from now on, and
welcome questions and your suggestions on
topics.
Subjects I have in mind include: TZB2,
Town services in the river villages (police,
sewer, parks, etc.), local impacts of regional
and global trends, green infrastructure, union
contracts, and the County’s fiscal crisis. It’s
likely to be a bit wonky, but hey, I think it’s interesting and it is certainly matters.
from volunteers (see Town website), and a
local Scout troop has begun distributing
them in Nyack, where inflow is a serious
issue. Mayor White is leading a Green Infrastructure Committee looking for better ways
to handle stormwater runoff; the Piermont
Library has a rain garden and the Sparkill
A heavy rainfall can Watershed Alliance is doing great work on
triple the volume of these issues.
water reaching the treatment plant, due to inflow of rainwater into Remember, storm drains run to streams and
sewer lines via cracks and illegal connections our beloved Hudson River, carrying polluto roof gutters and sump pumps and the oc- tants like lawn fertilizers, trash, grease and oil
from our cars, and just plain dirt and grass
casional parking lot storm drain.
clippings that are actually pretty bad for
This “inflow” can cause sewage overflows at aquatic life.
the pump stations (Orangetown has 47
pump stations), backups of sewage into base- Please keep a watchful eye on the storm
ments, and a rise in the costs of treatment (for drains in your neighborhood and report any
example, the treatment plant is the town’s incidents of illegal dumping or disposal of
biggest consumer of electricity to run all paint or other toxics to my office.
those pumps).
Thanks for reading. Please send me an e-mail
and
let me know what you think about this
To stop inflow, the Town uses “smoke tests”
issue
and what other topics you’d like me to
to find illegal connections and remote-controlled TV cameras to inspect sewer lines for write about.
ment plant in Orangeburg. After it is treated,
billions of gallons of purified water are piped to
the Hudson via the outfall at Piermont Pier.
Other ways to stay informed are: take out a
free subscription to the Our Town weekly
newspaper, tune into WRCR 1300 AM on
Wednesdays at 8:45 for my weekly interview
(I know, reception is horrible in the river villages, but you can listen on the internet), and
review town board meetings on the website, cracks. You can help by making sure your Andy Stewart is Orangetown Supervisor reach
www.orangetown.com
gutters and sump pump do not connect to him at supervisor@orangetown.com or phone
the sewer, or even get fancy and install a rain 359.5100 ext. 2274. ✫
Now on to the topic for this month: sewers.
barrel or rain garden to further control runoff
Our wonderful rail trail is also your sewer
and perhaps use it for your garden. I recently
line, connecting all of our houses to the treatcreated a brochure on this topic with help
The Nyack Villager October, 2012 11
An open community forum.
Letters
to the editor
Opinions expressed are those of
each letter writer; The Nyack Villager
need not agree.
The bolts were found and the tablets installed
by day’s end; they remain in place nearly fifty
years later, reminding all who pass by of the
tenets of Judeo-Christian belief.
—Jan Degenshein AIA AICP LEED AP
Architect Planner PC, Nyack
Re: letter to Brian Coneybeare
To The Nyack Villager—
you for printing the Coneybeare letComment on Jim Leiner’s column Thank
ter. It's almost impossible to have one's
To The Nyack Villager—
voice heard over the cheerleading din made
Jim Leiner’s July article on the history of the by our local politicians. It's important that
Jewish population in Rockland was appreci- we support the efforts of Riverkeeper who is
ated. I did want to make a correction—a
trying to get this project right and not just
minor distinction—to my father’s role in
add another feather to Cuomo's political
the construction of Congregation Sons of
cap. As the well-worn phase goes: If not
Israel on North Broadway in Upper Nyack. now, when?
Harry Degenshein did not build the synaGeorge Sherman, South Nyack
gogue; rather, as chair of the building committee, he was instrumental in establishing Losing ‘The Villager’ lottery
the construction program, fundraising, seTo The Nyack Villager—
lection of architect and contractors. Once
Thank you so much for the delightful, conconstruction began, he put his own business tent and warmth evident in your monthly
interests aside for a year to devote full time magazine. Ever since moving to Nyack over
as a volunteer construction manager/clerkseven years ago, your publication has
of-the-works. His responsibilities included brought information, smiles, and delight to
negotiating contracts for construction and
my experience in this beautiful village.
facilitating the construction process. In a
I recently moved to a new apartment in
sense, he was the builder, (and, I believe,
the construction would have amounted to a Nyack, one that is a subsection of a house.
While it is indeed a legal apartment, the
Tower of Babel without him). It took the
efforts of many to see the project through to homeowners unfortunately have us all share
one mailbox, and as such, receipt of The
completion.
Nyack Villager is simply a monthly luck of
One such story involves the attachment of
the draw. Most months, I seem to lose that
the two huge carved stone tablets at the
lottery.
front of the building representing the Ten
Commandments. Mr. Lou Olori, of Olori Would it be possible to get three Nyack VilCrane, donated his personal time and ma- lagers delivered to my address, as there are
three discrete residences here? Would we
chinery to lift the tablets into place. The
all have to have our own mailbox to do so
provided bolts were too small to support
(please say it ain't so, as I doubt my landthe weight of the tablets so Harry scurried
about to find an open masonry supply shop lords would be willing to splurge on such)?
If it is possible to receive my own dedicated
to purchase the right sized attachments
while the mason waited on the scaffold, and copy, I'd be ever so grateful.
while Mr. Olori waited in the cab of his crane. (Here our correspondent attaches her mail12 The Nyack Villager October, 2012
ing address.)
Thank you for any and all help you can
offer in this matter, and for your time, of
course, as well. Thanks again for all you do,
and for all you bring to the Nyack experience.
May you enjoy a delightful day! With sincerity,
—Karolin Y., Nyack
[Editor’s note: we’ll gather some information
on what the postal authorities require and report next month. In the meantime, we’ll try to
fix The Villager deficit.]
Costly way to keep the lawn green
To The Nyack Villager—
As the retired manager of regional water
supply planning for the State of New Jersey,
I’ve been reading with interest the debate
over the proposed United Water desalination plant in Rockland County.
Based on my 35 years of experience, Rockland County does not have a water supply
problem; rather, it has a water irrigation
problem. During hot, dry summers, United
Water’s demand nearly doubles. These peaks
are primarily due to large homes and businesses that irrigate their lawns.
If Rockland County is anything like suburban New Jersey, less than 10% of homes
and businesses irrigate and cause these peak
demands. Watering a larger home’s one-acre
lawn will use 8,000 gallons of water a day.
That’s enough water to meet the needs of
nearly 30 homes that do not irrigate!
If not for these large demands caused by a
small portion of the county’s population,
United Water can likely meet the county’s
current and projected water supply needs
without building the desalination plant.
Reducing or even eliminating these peak
demands would probably dispose of the
need for the multi-million dollar plant.
This desalination proposal should not be
advanced until all conservation alternatives
have been thoroughly and impartially considered. A water audit of these larger users
could lead to recommendations that could
greatly reduce peak usage. The rest of Rockland County’s residents and businesses
should not have to see their water rates
double (or more) so that these large users
can continue to irrigate without restraint
—Robert Kecskes, Pennington, New Jersey
On Hi-Tor Animal Shelter
To The Nyack Villager—
Many of you know that Hi-Tor Animal
shelter is struggling to stay afloat and build
a better, more up-to-date facility to house
the animals. The bad economy has forced
more people to surrender their pets.
Over the years Hi-tor has gotten a bad reputation for being a kill shelter but the bottom line is that they have to take all the
animals and there simply isn't enough
room. Under its new management they are
trying desperately to change that.
the key to understanding how he created
surpluses after years of deficits. Numbers
also provide a dramatic insight into the
stark challenges faced by President Obama
when he took office.
A few days before the new president’s inauguration in January, 2009, a member of the
incoming administration predicted that
Obama's stimulus package would keep the
unemployment rate below 8%. The unemployment rate at the time was 7.6%. By
May, however, it had exploded to 9.4% and
didn’t peak until October, when it hit
10.2%. Since then, as Obama’s stimulus
package took effect and the economy began
to recover, unemployment has declined.
On the debt: While the President’s opponents have trumpeted the fact that the debt
has increased about $5 trillion since his
term began, only $1.4 trillion is directly related to his policies (i.e. the stimulus package). The remaining debt that accumulated
in the last 3 ½ years is primarily attributable to lower tax revenue due to the recession. And about $7 trillion of our total
national debt can be attributed to the policies of Obama’s immediate predecessor (including two unfunded wars and unfunded
tax cuts).*
Whether or not you like Hi-tor, it is the
only county shelter we have. Let’s try to
make it better. Any amount you can give
helps. Every dollar helps! The next time
you go to Pomona to dump your hazardous
waste, drive down the road and drop something in the collection box. I guarantee you
The numbers reveal a lot.
will feel good about it.
—Thom Kleiner. Sparkill NY (Mr. Kleiner is
You can donate online at http://www.hitor.org former Supervisor of Orangetown Township.)
or http://hitoranimalshelter.org Visit
*Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/infothem on Facebook to see all the other
graphics/us-national-debt
fundraising events. All donations are tax
deductible.
Our care for animals is a reflection of our
society.
—Joan Weiss, Nyack
Bill Clinton’s speech
To The Nyack Villager—
One of the most compelling moments in Bill
Clinton’s speech at the Democratic National
Convention was when he said arithmetic was
The Nyack Villager
welcomes letters on all
subjects from its readers.
The address to which to
send your letter appears
opposite the calendar on
page 21.
Community notes
Tell The Villager and we’ll tell the community.
E-mail brief news release to: info@nyackvillager.com
NYACK’S HALLOWEEN PARADE TURNS 25
The Nyack Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Halloween Parade will
be on Sat, Oct 27, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Festivities begin at
3pm with live music in the municipal parking lot on Main
Street. Dancing ghouls, marching bands, floats, wild costumes,
stiltwalkers and puppets—at 25, Nyack’s Halloween Parade is
better than ever—and great fun for the whole family. The parade steps off at 5:30 from Memorial Park, followed by an
awards ceremony—with over $1,000 in cash prizes Parade
rain date: Oct 28.
SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE NYACK FARMERS’ MARKET
Oct 4: 10am Nyack Library Story Hour / 11am cooking demo /
10 to 2pm Lenny K. violinist and recording artist.
Oct 11—11am Jamie’s Faces / 11 to 2pm Stefan Jesse R&B,
Soul, 1-Man Band
Oct 18—12pm music
Oct 25—Farmers’ Market celebrates Halloween
THIS MONTH at the Nyack Farmers’ Market: eucalyptus, hydrangeas. winter squash, apples, beets, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, pears, potatoes.
SOUP ANGELS ASK FOR HELP
Soup Angels seek donations for their 7th Annual Thanksgiving
Feast, to be held Wed, Nov 21. Last year they provided over
1700 Thanksgiving meals to the hungry and lonely in our community and would like to match that number again this year.
Mail check payable to Soup Angels, mail c/o First Reformed
Church, POB 565, Nyack, NY 10960. “Soup Angels” in memo
line. More info: visit www.soupangels.com
AT BIRCHWOOD CENTER
85 S. Broadway, Nyack. Everyone is welcome. Info or to register,
e-mail info@birchwoodcenter.com or call (845) 358-6409.
• Meditation Workshop with Julie Lifton: From Separateness to
Oneness. Wed, Oct 3; fee: $25
• 40-hour Gentle Yoga Teacher Training with Betsy Ceva. An
opportunity for experienced yoga instructors to expand their
teaching abilities. Begins Friday, October 12.
• Restorative Yoga with Jan Crittenden. Allow your body and
mind to quiet & open to rejuvenation. Wed, Oct 17; fee $25
Contact: 845-358-6409 or visit www.bircwhoodcenter.com
Community Notes continue on page 14
The Nyack Villager October, 2012 13
From Valley Cottage Animal Hospital
Getting Your Cats to the Vet
While cats are the most popular
house pets, they’re the least likely to
be seen regularly by a veterinarian—
for two reasons: Many people with
indoor cats don’t understand the importance of having regular physical
exams for their cats and many owners would rather not put their cats
through the stress of a visit to the vet.
Keep in mind that we humans live longer than
we used to because of early disease detection
and preventive medicine. Even if yours are
strictly indoor cats, they are still susceptible
to various diseases. Degenerative kidney failure is common in cats as they age. If detected
early by your veterinarian, measures can be
taken to prolong your cats’ lives. Feline hyperthyroidism is also common in cats. If left
undiagnosed and untreated, it can lead to secondary cardiac dysfunction. Various cancers,
if diagnosed early, are treatable. Also keep in
mind: indoor cats are not immune to parasite
infestation. Parasites can enter your home on
the soles of your shoes. Annual fecal tests are
important for indoor pets, too.
Tips to get your cats to the vet without terror
and stress. Give the following a try:
• Start carrier training as early as possible. Get
your cats used to traveling in the carrier while
very young and they will be more comfortable as adults.
• Keep the carrier accessible to your cats at
home. Leave the carrier door open. Allow
them to play, hide, and sleep in their carrier
when at home. Put the carrier in a room the
cats like to be in, with soft bedding, to encourage regular use.
• Carriers that load from the top are helpful.
The veterinarian can remove the top part and
start the examination with the cat
sitting comfortably in the bottom part.
• Put a treat in the carrier every day to encourage your cats to enter it. When your cats
14 The Nyack Villager October, 2012
by Jacqueline Nicholson, DVM
enter the carrier, give another
treat to reinforce the behavior.
• Close the door and gradually
extend the closed-door period.
Over several days, try closing the
door and walking out of the
room for several seconds before
returning. Use treats to praise
good behavior, then try moving
the carrier to different rooms.
• Begin taking short car rides. Over time,
start increasing the length of time in the car.
Let your cats learn that a trip in the car does
not always result in a vet visit.
• Remain calm when it comes time to travel
with your cats. They can sense nervous energy and traveling will be worse for everyone
involved. Cats do not learn from punishment
or force. Give rewards to encourage positive
behavior.
• Cover the carrier with a towel or blanket
when traveling. This gives your cats a feeling
of security.
• Place personal items that smell of home inside the carrier—like toys and bedding.
These things should come with you to the
vet’s office.
• Bring your whole cat family to the vet to
visit together. This may prevent conflict, as
all the cats (not just one) will carry the scent
of the vet’s office when they return home.
• Spritz a pheromone spray, like Feliway, on
the interior of the carrier. This product is
very helpful in reducing feline anxiety.
Community notes start on page 13
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SALE
On Sat Oct 6, from 10am to 4pm, the Orangetown Historical
Museum & Archives will hold an exciting sale of fabulous antiques, fine collectibles, jewelry, toys, decorative arts, furniture,
fine arts and ephemera. Rain date Oct 7th. Info: contact Mary
Cardenas at 845.398.1302.
Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives, 196 Chief Bill
Harris Way (formerly Blaisdell Road) Orangeburg, NY.
AT NYACK CENTER
At Depew & South Broadway, Nyack; call 845.358.2600
• DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $7,500.
Nyack Center is running a raffle to benefit our programs. Raffle
tickets are available at Nyack Center for $100ea. You may be a
winner. The odds are great: maximum 300 sold, minimum 200
sold. Grand prize: $7,500. 2nd prize: $2,500. Drawing will be
at Legacy Gala on Nov 3. Tickets on sale now at Nyack Center.
• DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA
Join Heather Cornell and Anna de la Paz as they explore the
artistry of Tap Dance and Spanish Flamenco. Enjoy some wine
and cheese and a glorious dance production. Proceeds go to
the youth programs of Nyack Center.
Oct 20 at 8pm; tickets $25 on sale at Nyack Center
• MONSTER MASH
Bring the family to a dance party right after the Nyack Halloween Parade. Live music, costume contest, dancing, ghoulish
creation stations and dinner buffet are all part of the spooky fun.
Free entry with $10 activity pass. Oct 27 (Rain date 10/ 28)
With some time and patience, your vet visit
can be peaceful and stress-free.
FAMILY SHELTER’S ANNUAL HARVEST AUCTION
Rockland Family Shelter’s 33rd Annual Harvest Auction will
feature a silent auction and buffet dinner, followed by a live
auction and dessert. Celebrity auctioneer: Lorraine Bracco. Cost:
$90pp. Proceeds help sustain the shelter’s programs & services. Info or to place a Journal ad: 845.634.3391 or e-mail
kbookman@rocklandfamilyshelter.org
Sun, Oct 21, at 4pm, at the New York Country Club, 103
Brick Church Lane, New Hempstead, NY
Dr. Jacqueline Nicholson graduated from the
Kansas State University College of Veterinary
Medicine in 2007. She was born in New York
City and brought up in northern New Jersey. She
earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from
Alfred University and completed a post-Baccalaureate / Pre-Veterinary Program at Rutgers
University. ✫
AT PALISADES COMMUNITY CENTER (PCC)
675 Oak Tree Road, Palisades. Info: e-mail PCC@PalisadesNY.com
• 3RD ANNUAL MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Ten short films, all under 15 minutes in length, selected from
520 entries from 49 countries. Seating is limited; reserve,
please. Info: e-mail PCC@palisadesny.com
Sat, Oct 6 at 7:30pm (doors open at 7) at PCC.
Ric’s Picks
by Ric Pantale
Some Thoughts About
Halloween Films
Horror films have been around as
long as films have been with us.
It is a genre that never really went away—it
just evolved.
What scares us today is so different from
what scared our parents and grandparents.
Nearly all horror films made before 1960
were rated G—just think about that! And
yet when I was a kid, Frankenstein and the
Wolfman scared the be-jabbers out of me.
The audience screamed and ran for the
exits when the monster moved his hand in
the original Frankenstein (1931). Horror
took on new meaning in World War 2 and
horror movies began to change. We were in
a horrible war and everyday headlines
brought home all the horrors.
In the 1950s the sci-fi craze hit, mainly because of Roswell. Suddenly all space aliens
were ugly fiends who wanted to eat us; very
few wanted to be our friends.
Hammer films arrived from England in the
late 1950s. These were horror films that actually showed a little blood and they in turn
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• USED AND ANTIQUE BOOK SALE
Sale of books of all kinds for all ages will be held at the Palisades Community Center. For further info or to donate books,
DVDs or CDs, e-mail PCC@PalisadesNY.com
Oct 27 and 28, 9am to 3pm at PCC
• SCARECROWS & PUMPKINS
Families are invited to bring old clothing to create a fantastic
scarecrow that will live on the front lawn of the Palisades Community Center. Pumpkins available for sale and to carve. For
further info, e-mail: PCC@PalisadesNY.com
Sun Oct 28, noon to 2pm.
were done in by THE EXORCIST, a film that showed us
what scary was. Wow, a demongirl who could turn her 360º,
say bad things and vomit pea
soup. (Imagine if they had used
tomato soup instead!)
These days anything goes, the
bloodier and gorier the movie the better.
Vampires are nasty and sexy, werewolves eat
everything and people are the scariest monsters around. Alfred Hitchcock said the
most scary thing in the world is your next
door neighbor!
Recently there has been a new French wave
in horror; it is very popular in Europe and
is beginning to make its way here. Young
French filmmakers under the guidance of
old masters like Luc Besson and Christopher Gans have produced films that are unbelievably visceral and gory. They specialize
in long close-ups, hand held cameras, and
really concentrate more on what is happening in the here and now rather than expository character development. Have no
doubts about it— these films are genuinely
scary and creepy. Films like High Tension,
Inside, Frontier and Martyrs, all on Netflix
streaming, pull no punches. It is hard to
recommend them because they are so brutal, but yet if you love films and are a fan of
AMERICAN LEGION RUMMAGE SALE
The Nyack American Legion Post will hold a rummage sale on
Sat Oct 20 and Sun Oct 21 from 10am to 5pm, both days, at
American Legion Hall, 85 Piermont Avenue, Nyack. For more
info or to arrange a tax deductible donation for the sale, contact
Nick Del Pizzo 358-6091 or Ken Wanamaker 558-6747.
FALL HARVEST AT BLUE ROCK SCHOOL
West Nyack, NY— Blue Rock School invites 4 and 5-year-olds
and their parents to a FREE event where the little ones enjoy a
morning with Blue Rock's Kindergarten teacher that includes
storytelling, homemade snacks, crafts and free play on the
school’s beautiful wooded property. Parents can participate in a
discussion on the importance of play in a child's development,
good horror, you should experience them.
All are wonderfully made and directed.
Here are some brief reviews:
INSIDE (2011) This takes home invasion
to a new level. It makes Desperate Hours
look like Mary Poppins. Unbelievably tense
and scary, it has a nutty lady wanting to get
her hands on the unborn baby of a young
mother.
MARTYRS (2009) Follows a pair of young
girls who were abused in an orphanage, are
now all grown up and are very angry. They
have located the family that tortured them
... or did they?
FRONTIER (2010) Somehow a group of
young people get stranded in a desolate
farm house run by a sicko ex-Nazi and his
very dysfunctional family. Need I say more?
But, if you just want to be just a little scared
and still go out on Halloween, see the Australian film, UNINHABITED. It is quite
good and has beautiful island scenery. You
might also like The Tall Man on video-ondemand and on the big screen. Not quite
what you might think; it will surprise you.
Anyway have a Happy Halloween and—
above all—Watch the skies, keep watching the
skies!
Ric Pantale writer and director, is an independent film maker. ✫
moderated by Blue Rock Staff. Event is rain or shine. Bring rain
gear if it rains. Space is limited. Please call to reserve your spot
at 845.627.0234.
Sat Oct 20, from 10am to noon at Blue Rock School, 110
Demarest Mill Road (off Germonds Rd.), West Nyack, NY.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
A spaghetti dinner to benefit the Ladies Auxiliary, Orangetown
Fire Company No.1 includes all you can eat spaghetti & meatballs,
salad, bread, beverage & dessert—for $10 adults, $8 seniors
and $6 children under 10. BYOB. Take out available.
Sat Oct 13, from 5 to 8pm at Orangetown Fire Company
No.1, 90 Depot Place, South Nyack.
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Critter-proofing your house
Ah, Autumn: season of spectacular foliage,
fresh apple cider and crisp, cool days. Also
time to think about the critters who would
like to move in with you.
• Chimneys: Make sure your chimneys are
securely capped with hardware cloth and
bolted down. Raccoons little ‘hands’ can
dislodge loose screens and covers. If your
chimney is not capped, check with your
roofing company to have this done.
If an animal is already in residence in your
chimney, do not try to smoke it out. If you
light a fire in your fireplace, the smoke may
overcome the the animal and cause it to
drop into the fire. Place a dish of ammonia
inside the base of the chimney and open the
damper about half an inch. The unpleasant
smelling ammonia vapors will force the occupants to leave temporarily.
• Attics: Check vents, gables and eaves to be
sure screens have not been torn away. Repair
16 The Nyack Villager October, 2012
holes in walls or torn screens with mortar or
metal hardware cloth at least 26 gauge in
thickness, securely tacked down.
• Dryer vents and exhaust fans: Make sure
screening is securely fastened around these
areas. Use heavy screen or metal hardware
cloth of at least 26 gauge in thickness. Clear
out any nests prior to screening to prevent
fires.
• Pipes entering homes: Check areas where
pipes enter homes. If there is any space
between the pipe and wall, stuff with coarse
copper wool. This will also work in batproofing your home as bats can enter
through very small openings.
• Outside the home: Eliminate access to
your home by pruning tree branches that
overhang roofs. Tacking sheet metal around
areas where animals tend to climb will prevent them from getting footing they need
to go up walls and trees.
• Garbage cans: Never place plastic bags in
your yard. They can easily be shredded by
dogs, cats, raccoons, skunks and opossums.
Place garbage in watertight, rodent and insect proof containers with tight fitting lids.
Tie lids of garbage cans down with straps or
chains and attach them to the handles of
the cans.
To further discourage dogs, raccoons and
opossums from entering garbage cans, try
the following suggestions:
Add a rag soaked with ammonia to the
garbage each time you add a load of trash to
the can. Or sprinkle the contents of the can
with a little cayenne pepper.
Never feed your pet outdoors. Food left in
dishes in the yard attracts all sorts of wild
animals and insects. If you cannot feed your
pet indoors, make sure all uneaten food is
removed. Feed only during daylight hours
and supervise your pet while it eats.
Information courtesy Town of Milton, MA.
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF HUDSON PECONIC
Keynote speaker at the October breakfast fundraiser for Planned
Parenthood will be Sarah Weddington, the attorney who successfully argued the Roe vs Wade Supreme Court case, served in
the Texas House of Representatives and was assistant to President Jimmy Carter. Info: 914.467.7342 or visit www.pphp.org
Oct 18 from 9:30 to 11:30am at Tappan Hill Mansion,
81 Highland Avenue, Tarrytown, NY.
5K RACE & FUN WALK
22nd Annual Be Healthy 5K Run-Walk—3.1 miles of flat, fast
course through the scenic villages of the Nyacks. Start and finish on the grounds of Nyack Hospital. Bagels, snacks, music,
running awards, and more—running awards will go to top
male and female finishers in these age groups: 19 & under, 2029, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Not a runner? Participate in our 3.1 mile "fun" walk.
$25 Adult Pre-Registration Fee, $30 Adult Race Day Entry
$20 for Youth Age 17 and under Pre-Registration, $25 for Youth
Age 17 and under Race Day Entry.
Online adult pre-registration accepted until Wed Oct10:
https://www.events.org/creg.aspx?e=46582&m=16
Net proceeds from this year's event will be earmarked for Nyack
Hospital's Blow Away Breast Cancer drive.
Sun Oct 14; 9am run start, 9:05am fun walk start.
Info: call 917.617.0142
VCS SEEKS VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS
VCS Inc, a counseling and family service agency with an antiracist, social justice mission, seeks volunteer counselors with 4
to 5 hours per week to counsel people in our community. For
details call Diane Campbell at 845.634.5729 ex 313 or e-mail
dcampbell@vcs-inc.org
AT NYACK LIBRARY
59 S. Broadway, Nyack. Info & registration: (845) 358-3370,
extension 14; e-mail nyacklibrary.org/
• HOMEOPATHY
Presented by Dr. Kenneth Silvestri, this discussion covers the history and evolution of Homeopathy, why and how it works and
its application to physical and emotional well-being.
Dr. Silvestri, a Certified Classical Homeopath and psychotherapist, has practiced for over 25 years in Nyack and Montclair NJ.
Please register: www.drkennethsilvestri.com
Thurs, Oct 4 from 7 to 9pm.
• HAUNTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY
Linda Zimmerman, ghost Investigator and author, discusses her
numerous investigations and shares some findings. Her books
will be available for purchase at the event. Space is limited,
please register today. Not intended for children under age 13.
Tues, Oct 23 from 7 to 8pm.
• BROOKLYN COLLEGE ALUMNI
The Northern Metro Chapter, Brooklyn College Alumni Association presents "Back to Brooklyn," by Ron Schweiger, Brooklyn
Historian, Sun Oct 28 at 1 pm at Nyack Library. $19 for
Alumni, $25 for guests. Refreshments will be served. Reservations needed. call Leontine Temsky at 845.358.4234.
AMERICAN ASSOC OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
• AAUW “Rockland Readers” Book Club meets Thurs Oct 4, at
1pm at Barnes & Noble, 140 Rockland Plaza, Nanuet, NY.
Book: “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion.
• AAUW Rockland Branch Book Group meets Wed October 17
at 4pm at the New City Library, 220 North Main Street, New
City, NY. Book: “Enigma.”
NAVY CRYPTOLOGISTS HOLD MINI REUNION
The New England Chapter of the Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association (NCVA-NE) will hold its Fall Mini-Reunion from 12-14
October, at the former site of the NSGA Winter Harbor, Maine.
The site is now owned by the Schoodic Education and Research
Center. For additional information and a reunion registration
form, local members and prospective members may call the
event host, Larry Peterson at (207) 963-2018 or (207) 6103635 or visit our website at http://ncva-ne.org Membership in
the NCVA-NE is open to all individuals living in New England or
New York State who served with the US Naval Security Group
(USNAVSECGRU) or have served with its successor organizations. New local members are welcome.
RYAN PRINTING GETS GOOD NEWS
Inc. Magazine just released their 2012 list of America’s fastest
growing companies; Ryan Printing was named 3,151 on their
list. Ryan was also named No.1 Commercial and Internet Printing Company and 160 out of 240 in their Top Consumer Products and Services Companies in America.
Ryan Printing has done a great job of printing and processing
The Nyack Villager since our founding in 1994. Ryan Printing is
located in Blauvelt, NY. ✫
SEND COMMUNITY NOTES c/o Editor, The Nyack Villager
to info@nyackvillager.com
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Remember the days?
by James F. Leiner
160 Years of Service
In the winter of 1851 many were
still alive who witnessed the
birth of America; in August the
yacht America won the first
America’s cup; November saw
Herman Melville publish Moby
Dick. One of our least known
presidents and the last Whig,
Millard Fillmore, was in the White House.
Nyack was a very different village. The majority of the stores and homes were located
on the east side of Old Hook Road—not
yet called Broadway. Nyack was growing;
steamboats owned by David Smith and his
brothers were making daily runs down the
river to New York carrying farm produce
from Rockland County. Holiday plans
were in full swing on the evening of December 18 when the cry of fire was heard.
The steamboat Arrow, moored at the Main
Street Dock, was on fire. The only fire truck
in town was drawn to the scene by the men
of Orangetown Fire Company. Their fire
truck worked hard, but the steamboat was
consumed. In the next day’s Rockland
Journal, editor William G. Hasselbarth
wrote the Arrow was terribly damaged due to
lack of adequate means to combat the fire. It
was a few days later, two days before Christmas, a meeting of twenty-six members of
the Fire Department and New York firemen
living in Nyack held an organizational
meeting at the Paint Shop of J.H. Oliver,
over Taylor’s Carriage Factory on Main
Street to organize a new fire company.
About the only thing historians know about
the meeting was Nyack’s second fire company was born. No minutes were kept, but
it is apparent the company name was also
chosen at the meeting: Mazeppa.
For years company members discussed the
reasons for adopting this unusual name. Al
Simons in his history of Mazeppa writes “a
late member of Engine Company No. 48 of
NY City Fire Department chose the name
because his own company, organized in
1828, was also named Mazeppa. Later Ron
Bolson, in his history of Mazeppa, writes of
the origin of the name. Ivan Stefanovich
Mazeppa was born in 1640 in Poland. His liaison with one of the royal ladies was discovered by her husband and Mazeppa was bound
to a horse that was set loose to gallop across the
steppes of the Ukraine. He was rescued and
became a leader of the Cossacks. Portraits of
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Mazeppa’s steed adorned several volunteer fire
trucks in NY City. For whatever reason the
name was chosen, each of
Nyack’s Mazeppa Fire Engines
proudly displays the gallant
steed that has raced to the
scene of fires for 160 years.
The first meeting of Mazeppa
was held at the York House on
the corner of Main & Piermont on January 6, 1852.
William Perry was elected
Foreman. Shortly afterwards, Mazeppa purchased the latest in firefighting equipment:
a piano-box side-arm pumping engine in
NY City for the astronomical sum $1,000.
Their truck was housed in several places
until 1887 until the company moved into
the fire house they still occupy today.
Mazeppa rightly claims to be the first Rockland County Fire Company to cross the
Hudson River to fight a fire. Their fire engine was placed on a ferry in 1867 and
again in 1868 to aid firefighters in combatting blazes in Tarrytown. Mazeppa was the
first fire company in Nyack to have a fire
bell. It was placed on a pole in front of the
engine house. Company by-laws required
the first member arriving at the engine
house to ring the bell until a thorough alarm
should be sounded or be fined 50¢.
When the Nyack Fire Department was
formed in 1863 Mazeppa’s Charles G.
Crawford was elected its first chief. A
member of that company, George Dickey,
was the longest-serving chief in the NFD;
he served for 12 years: 1877-1889. The first
president of Mazeppa was the Honorable
State Supreme Judge Arthur Tompkins.
Elected in 1888, he served for 50 years.
For those who would like to read more, two
detailed histories of Mazeppa are at the
Nyack Library: Alan E. Simmons history of
Mazeppa A Century of Service, and Ron Bolson’s excellent Mazeppa.
Their 160 years of service is celebrated at
their annual dinners when current members
of Mazeppa stand in front of their guests
and sing:
The old gray mare,
She ain't what she used to be,
Ain't what she used to be,
Ain't what she used to be,
The old gray mare,
She ain't what she used to be
Many long years ago.
The Nyack Villager thanks Jim Leiner for helping
us all ‘ Remember the Days.’ ✫
Nyack Business Beat From the Chamber of Commerce of the Nyacks
by Scott Baird
Something altogether different
One of Nyack’s newest businesses is
Luminesque, a bright, funky, fusion
café at the corner of Franklin and
Main. When you walk in to this
lively new spot to “meet and eat,” you
immediately recognize that this business is unlike any other you’ve seen in
Nyack—and that’s the way they want it.
While you can sip a latté or order a cupcake, there is so much more here.
Owners Kristena Katelas and Laura Cepeda
both from restaurant-owning families, chose
Nyack as home for their first venture. Kristena’s family has owned Greek food restaurants, and Laura’s family owns bakeries and
Caribbean food establishments.
As a tribute to their different
backgrounds, Luminesque
features a creative fusion of
Mediterranean and
Caribbean cuisines, from
fruit smoothies served in coconut cups to curry chicken
pockets, this restaurant offers a wide variety of flavors for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Laura and Kristena installed a new full kitchen in the restaurant
and plan an expanding dinner menu.
The dish that most distinctly represents
their culinary philosophy is the Cariterrean,
a fusion of Caribbean fish, feta cheese, olive
oil and Mediterranean spices.
two switches—one at the top of
your stairs and one at the bottom,
directly at your heating unit.
by Ralph Spano
3. Check the pilot and make sure
the pilot light of your heating system is on.
4. If you use fuel oil, check when
your last delivery was and make
sure you are not out of fuel oil.
Bob and Jane awakened at 4am, feeling
chilled to the bone. They got out of bed
and checked on their two year-old granddaughter, Ann, who was asleep in the guest
room. The radiators throughout the house
were cold to the touch.
What to do when you don’t have heat
1. Check the thermostat and make sure the
temperature setting is higher than the temperature in the room.
2. Check the switch at your heating system
and make sure it is on. Sometimes there are
To complete their business and community
repertoire, Kristena and Laura are active
with charities that serve prison populations;
they look forward to getting involved in
other charitable causes that need support in
Nyack and Rockland County.
We welcome our newest neighbors and
wish them the best of luck!
Scott Baird is President of the Nyack Chamber of
Commerce and is a commercial realtor with Rand
Commercial Services. You can reach him at
scott.baird@randcommercial.com and the Chamber at www.nyackchamber.org ✫
As you walk by on Sundays, Tuesdays and
Plumbing & heating tips
of the month
Each month, this column will
offer plumbing and heating tips
for home owners, condo and
apartment dwellers, commercial
buildings and businesses.
Fridays, you’ll hear live World Music or Jazz
coming from Luminesque. That’s just the
beginning. Luminesque will soon host performances by the Palisades Opera, among
other intriguing entertainments.
5. After going through these steps, if your
system doesn’t come on, then call your
qualified professional plumber.
To decrease the possibilities of breakdown
during heating season, have your heating
system checked before November. Ask your
qualified professional plumber for an inspection. The fee should be reasonable; preventive maintenance—catching problems
before they happen—can save hundreds of
dollars in emergency repairs plus the discomfort of having your heating system fail
during cold weather.
Here are some items your plumber will
check:
• Calibration of thermostats
• Zone valves
• Circulator pumps
• Chimneys, gas pressure
• Filters
• (For warm air furnaces) pulleys, belts,
flues and gas pressure
If you are a snowbird and your home is
empty during winter, you can dramatically
cut your fuel bill by winterizing. Realtors
and real estate sales people, if your listings
are empty, you can save your clients hundreds of dollars in fuel costs by winterizing.
Ralph Spano is president/owner of Sunshine
Plumbing & Heating. He can be reached at
any time at 845.548.3054. Visit him online
at sunshineplumbingandheating.com or by email at: onaps.r@gmail.com ✫
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Birthstone:
OPAL
symbol of
hope
Flower:
MARIGOLD
symbol of
sacred love
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead 1901—1978
SUN
“Living Out”
Elmwood
through
October 6
see page 7
7
ART CRAFT
& ANTIQUES
STREET FAIR
10-5
14
MON
TUES
1
2
PB meets
7:30p
Nyack Justice
Court 5p
8 last quarter R 9
Village Halls
closed for
Columbus
Day
Nyack Justice Court 5p
HA meets 7p
Chamber After
Hours 6 - 7:30p
“Media Night”
call 353.2111 for
mtg location
15 new moon D 16
New Art
Exhibits at
RoCA
Nyack Justice
Court 5p
WED
3
10
Armchair
Walking
Tour 7p
see page 6
THU
FRI
SAT
4
5
6
Nyack Justice
Court 9:30a
“APOLLO 13”
free film at
Piermont
Library
see page 8
ARTS ROCK
with Robert
Osborne
see page 6
11
12
13
Nyack Justice
Court 9:30a
Spaghetti
Dinner
BWC meets
4:30p
see page
15
EC meets 7p
VB meets
7:30p
17
Nyack ARBmeets 7:30p
18
19
Nyack Justice
Court 9:30a
Fall Harvest
event at Blue
Rock School
EC meets 7p
see page 6
20
see page
15
APPLE FEST
see page 7
21
22first quarterR 23
Nyack Justice
Court 5p
Walking
Tour of Oak
Hill Cemetery
24
25
PC meets 7p
Nyack Justice
Court 5p
Haunts in the
Hudson Valley
at
Nyack Library
see page 7
VB meets
7:30p
see page 17
28
Small Matters
of Great
Importance
opens at Hpper
House
29full moonS 30
Nyack ZBA
7:30p
31
Nyack Justice
Court 5p
see page 8
Halloween
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27 NYACK’S
HALLOWEEN
PARADE
5:30-7:30
see pg 13
MONSTER MASH
at Nyack Center
see pg 14
CALENDAR ABBREVIATIONS NYACK COMMITTEES
VB=Village Board
PB=Planning Board
ZBA=Zoning Board of Appeals
BWC=Board of Water Commissioners
HA=Housing Authority
ARB=Architectural Review Board
PC=Parks Commission
EC=Environmental Committee
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I hope you will enjoy this
recipe as much as I do.
The Missing Ingredient
by Cindy Coligan
Butternut Squash Soup
I can hardly believe that October
is here already. The school year is
in full swing and we are all, somewhat begrudgingly, finding our
routine. Our gorgeous Summer is
history and Fall is upon us. This is however,
arguably the most beautiful season of the
year. We are so lucky to live in an area with
such varied terrain and natural beauty. I
love experiencing a change of seasons, especially the extraordinary colors our trees go
through—not like in Texas where they refer
to the leaves as green, brown & to the
ground. Fall is one of the many reasons I
prefer living in the Northeast. Although I
miss my family and friends in Texas, I can't
ever imagine moving back there. Sorry Mom.
Ingredients—
2 large butternut squash
1 medium onion diced
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups chicken stock
Method—
Preheat oven to 375º
Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove
seeds.
Spray a large baking sheet and roast squash
cut side down for 30-40 minutes or until
Nothing says Fall like a big ol’ pot of soup
thickest part is easily pierced with a fork.
simmering on the stove. My absolute faAllow the squash to cool, remove skin and
vorite soup this time of year is butternut
use right away or refrigerate until you are
squash. You can really find some beautiful, ready to make the soup. (This can be done
big squash at your local farmers' market or
up to 2 days in advance.)
even the local grocery store.
Heat oil or butter in large pot
This is one of the easiest soups you'll ever
Add onion, ginger, salt and nutmeg. Sauté
make and the flavor is out of this world.
until onion is soft.
You can spend the day apple picking or rakAdd roasted squash and stock. Simmer for
ing up all those colors lying around the
about 30 minutes or until squash and
front yard, then whip up a soup that will
onions are very soft.
taste as though it took all day. I usually buy
Blend with an immersion blender or use a
and roast my squash the day before I plan
regular blender or food processor.
to make the soup. Keep some homemade
chicken stock in your freezer, or a good store- Return to pot and taste for seasoning.
bought version in your pantry. This delicious Makes 8-10 servings. ✫
homemade soup is quick and easy any night.
A few types of winter squash
acorn squash butternut squash
22 The Nyack Villager October, 2012
delicata squash
hubbard squash
spaghetti squash
turban squash
by Donna Cox
They got what?!
Mortgage rates have
been holding steady
and are astoundingly low. And while most qualified buyers ARE
able to get a mortgage, banks have certainly tightened their lending guidelines. When buying a home, keeping your credit rating
intact and your financial situation as it was when you were approved for a mortgage are imperative. Don't apply for new credit
cards or make large purchases between the time you apply for a
loan and the day the mortgage closes. Also, avoid closing existing
credit card accounts and withdrawing or depositing large sums of money. Don’t change
jobs prior to closing. It is likely your bank will re-check your credit score and re-verify
your employment the day of the closing. You could be turned down for the mortgage at
the last hour if your credit score drops, your debt-to-income ratio exceeds the banks guidelines or your employment situation changes. It is advisable to speak with your lender before making any financial decisions prior to closing. Follow these guidelines and you
increase your chances of a smooth and successful closing and will be on your way to enjoying life in your new home. With that, here are the homes that sold in August.
• THE HOMES LISTED BELOW WERE SOLD BY A VARIETY OF BROKERS PROUDLY SERVING THE RIVER VILLAGES.
STYLE
Colonial
Bi-Level
Cottage
Colonial
Colonial
Colonial
Victorian
Colonial
Colonial
Colonial
Ranch
Farmhouse
Contemporary
SUMMARY
LOCATION
U. Nyack
U. Nyack
U. Grandview
Nyack
Nyack
C. Nyack
S. Nyack
S. Nyack
S. Nyack
Piermont
Piermont
Palisades
Palisades
ADDRESS
110 Birchwood Ave
417 Cedar Ave
815 Rt 9W
37 Front St
273 High Ave
6 Ingalls St
49 Washington Ave
110 Clinton Ave
7 Elizabeth Pl
102 Paradise Ave
49 Ash St
679 Oak Tree Rd
3 Century Rd
BEDROOMS BATHS
4
3
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
5
3
2
1.1
2
2
1
3
3.1
1
1.1
2
2.1
2.1
LIST PRICE
SALE PRICE
$ 649,000
389,000
569,000
483,000
200,000
239,000
649,000
455,000
250,000
599,000
467,000
795,000
675,000
$ 635,000
375,000
540,500
461,500
190,000
200,000
649,000
437,500
220,000
625,000
480,000
820,000
665,000
Source: GHVMLS YTD Comparison Report
August 2012 YTD vs. August 2011 YTD - Single Family Homes
New inventory (the number of homes going on the market) increased 3.6% (173 YTD 2012
vs. 167 YTD 2011). The number of sales increased 22.5% (69 YTD 2012 vs. 55 YTD 2011).
The average sales price of homes that have sold decreased approximately 12.8% to $640,632.
Overall, the average sales price for single family homes that have sold in Rockland County (inclusive of the river villages) was $445,730, down 6.2% over the same period last year.
August 2012 YTD vs. August 2011 YTD - Condos
New inventory (the number of condos going on the market) remained steady (61 YTD 2012
vs. 61 YTD 2011). The number of sales increased 13.6% (25 YTD 2012 vs. 22 YTD 2011).
The average sales price of condos that have sold decreased 3.4% to $369,293. Overall, the average sales price for condos that have sold in Rockland County (inclusive of the river villages) was
$223,281, down 7% over the same period last year. ✫
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